Career Opportunities with Affiliated Organizations
Looking for a great place to start your career? The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and the Nebraska Natural Resource Districts are always hiring! Both organizations provide valuable career pathways for SNR students and alumni– check out their websites for the latest openings!
Be sure to scroll down to the SNR Job Board for additional opportunities across the natural resource field.
SNR Job Board
Biological Science Technician (Plants) Crew Member
Position: Full-Time, Temporary
Location: Rapid City, SD
Deadline: 12/19/2025
https://go.unl.edu/b6ds
Environmental Consultant Internship
Position: Full-Time, Temporary
Location: Primarily remote, some sessions in Philadelphia, PA
Deadline: 1/18/2026
https://go.unl.edu/jugv
Arborist Fellow
Position: Full-Time, Temporary
Location: Yosemite National Park
Deadline: 2/28/2026
https://go.unl.edu/ajgv
Minnesota Sea Grant Science and Policy Fellowship
Position: Recent Graduate Fellowship
Location: Various cities
Deadline: 2/5/2026
https://go.unl.edu/i3jw
Master's of Science Position in Aquaculture and Fisheries
Position: Master's Student Position
Location: University of Minnesota
Deadline: 1/31/2026
https://go.unl.edu/i60q
Grounds Operations Coordinator
Position: Full-Time, Permament
Location: Omaha, NE
Deadline: 1/31/2026
https://go.unl.edu/2nx6
Keeper - Birds
Position: Full-Time, Permament
Location: Omaha, NE
Deadline: 1/31/2026
https://go.unl.edu/nw3z
Habitat Biologist
Position: Internship
Location: Aberdeen, SD
Deadline: 1/27/2026
https://go.unl.edu/dktx
Conservation Programs Intern
Position: Internship
Location: Statewide, IA
Deadline: 2/2/2026
https://go.unl.edu/iwnv
Fisheries Biologist Aide
Position: Full-Time, Temporary
Location: Bellefonte, PA
Deadline: 12/20/2025
https://go.unl.edu/k7oh
Marine Science Instructor
Position: Full-Time, Temporary
Location: Big Pine Key, Florida
Salary: $1,100 to $1,400 per month
Deadline: 12/20/2025
https://go.unl.edu/82rs
Spring Reptile Internship
Position: Full-Time, Temporary
Location: Slade, Kentucky
Salary: starting at $500 per month
Deadline: 12/15/2025
https://go.unl.edu/n4pj
Fish Biologist
Position: Full-Time, Temporary
Location: Washington
Salary: $30.30 to $42.10 per hour
Deadline: 12/31/2025
https://go.unl.edu/qit6
Adopt-A-trailhead Specialist
Position: Full-Time, Temporary
Location: Helena, Montana
Salary: starting at $22,000 per year
Deadline: 12/22/2025
https://go.unl.edu/b5kq
Community Agriculture Educator
Position: Full-Time, Temporary
Location: Missoula, Montana
Salary: $22,000 per year
Deadline: 12/22/2025
https://go.unl.edu/6hfd
Wetland Ecologist
Position: Full-Time, Temporary
Location: San Francisco, California
Salary: $85,000 to $110,000 per year
Deadline: 12/31/2025
https://go.unl.edu/78qt
Farmer's Union Education Specialist
Position: Full-Time, Temporary
Location: Great Falls, Montana
Salary: starting at $22,000 per year
Deadline: 12/22/2025
https://go.unl.edu/opkn
Grassland Biodiversity & Herbivore Movement Ecology
Position: Full-Time, Temporary
Location: Lincoln, Nebraska
Salary: Starting/$28,000 per year
Deadline: 1/1/2026
https://go.unl.edu/8wge
Natural Resources Museum Science Internship
Position: Part-Time, Temporary
Location: (Ocean Shores, Washington
Salary: $21 per hour
Deadline: 3/1/2026
https://go.unl.edu/x26n
If you have a job you would like listed here, please send the information to snrambassadors@unl.edu Please include the following information, if applicable: Position title, Position type (part-time, seasonal, etc.), Location, Application Deadline, Salary. Attach a link to the job announcement, if possible or send us the document in pdf format.
Job Boards Beyond SNR
Texas A&M University
Go to this site, and click on links for internships or summer positions. Site is updated with positions every day, and is the site for wildlife-related jobs.
Student Conservation Association
Natural Resource Job Directories
- Conservation Legacy: https://conservationlegacy.org/careerresources
- American Fisheries Society: https://fisheries.org/jobs
- Wildlife Society: https://careers.wildlife.org/
- North American Association for Environmental Education: https://naaee.org/eepro/jobshttps://naaee.org/eepro/jobs
- Environmental Organization: https://www.ecojobs.com/
- The JobSeeker: http://www.thejobseeker.net/
- Leed Certification Help (Green Jobs): https://new.usgbc.org/jobs
- Careers at Li-Cor: https://www.licor.com/careers/
- Environmental Jobs: http://www.environmentaljobs.com
- American Conservation Experience: https://usaconservation.applicantpool.com/jobs/
- International Society of Arborist: https://www.isa-arbor.com/Careers/Career-Center
- Geoscience Job Center: https://www.americangeosciences.org/jobs/
Federal jobs
- USAJOBS: http://www.usajobs.gov/
State jobs
- Nebraska's Natural Resources Districts: https://www.nrdnet.org/nrds/employment
State wildlife/fisheries/natural resources jobs
- Nebraska: http://outdoornebraska.gov/careers/
- Iowa: http://www.iowadnr.gov/About-DNR/Employment
- Missouri: https://jobs.mdc.mo.gov/
- Wisconsin: http://dnr.wi.gov/employment/
- Illinois: https://www.dnr.illinois.gov/outreach/EmploymentOpportunities/Pages/default.aspx
- Colorado: http://cpw.state.co.us/aboutus/Pages/Jobs.aspx
Conservation Job Board
The Conservation Job Board profiles the latest jobs in the fields related to natural resource conservation including forestry, wildlife biology, fisheries, ecology, wetlands, marine science, environmental policy, environmental education, park management and more. We currently feature over 1,000 jobs with around 20 new listings added each day.
U.S. Geological Survey
Look under specific area--for example, "water resources." Click on "JOBS".
Ornithology Jobs
Cyber Sierra
Links to water quality, fisheries, and wildlife jobs
Zoo & Aquarium Jobs
- Zoological Association of America: http://zaa.org/job-board
- Association of Zoos & Aquariums: https://www.aza.org/jobs/
Sustainability
Water
- Josh's Water Jobs: https://www.joshswaterjobs.com/
Recurring Jobs
Learning Assistants in SCIL 101: Science and Decision-making for a Complex World.
Looking for undergraduate or graduate students or post-doctorate applicants.
To apply: Please send an email to Jenny Dauer (jenny.dauer@unl.edu) and include
- your current resume
- a short paragraph describing why you are interested in the position
- Undergrads only: your class standing, major and GPA
Each semester is a rolling deadline until positions are filled.
Graduate Student Funding
Handshake @ Career Services
Handshake is the place for students & alumni of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to search and apply for internships, co-ops, part-time and full-time jobs. You can also utilize Handshake to:
- Upload a resume and complete your online career profile
- Allow your online career profile and resume to be viewable by employers
- Learn which employers are attending upcoming Career Fairs
- View upcoming local and on-campus career events
- Research contact information for local and national employers
- Search for and apply to open positions
Strategic Career Resources
Current student preparing for the job market? Alums looking to retool and find that next position? We’ve got resources for you!
Positioning yourself for networking and career searches
- Create a LinkedIn account and join our School of Natural Resources page!
- Join Handshake if you are a current UNL student
- Alums can also join Handshake – see instructions here
- Join Indeed.com and post your resume
- Check out the natural resources job boards provided nearby on this page
- CASNR Career Services video series for career preparation
Alumni career resources—you are always a part of U. Nebraska and the School of Natural Resources!
- UNL Alumni Association's career resources
- University Career Services' alumni career resources